On 30th November notifications were sent out to members of Dzogchen Community to inform everyone that a retreat teaching to be given by Rinpoche in Brazil had been suspended.

A few hours ago another notification was sent out to ask practitioners to practice Mandarava (text, audio and video are available on the webcast website in the restricted area).

"Merigar West will transmit on webcast two Thun of Mandarava Practice every day till December 5th .

These webcasts will start at 10:00 and 19:00 (Italian Time GMT+1) to allow people from all over the world to join. They will be led by Nina Robinson and Adriano Clemente."

According to the information received Rinpoche was due to have surgery however that has been cancelled. A statement from Rinpoche's son -

"Dear All Near and Far,

i would like to inform that Rinpoche is in hospital of Sao Paulo and receiving appropriate treatment for strong infection.There are ot her two issues that can be connected with this infection that affect the right kidney and the mesenteric artery. He is coming out of intensity care and continuing the course of investigations, the response to the treatment and his general condition is satisfactory.

Once the infection is controlled the other two issue will be scheduled for cure, we wait for more precise information in the next days.All are doing their best, the staff of the hospital, the doctors, all we Dzogchen Community.

May Chogyal Namkhai Norbu Rinpoche have an immediate recovery and return to continue to transmit the precious dharma. May he be swiftly healed and his suffering lifted like the wind, with all the help of Buddhas and Bodhisattvas and the doctors who are tending to his ailing body. May his precious human body be free of infection and pain, and his mind steadfast and keen. I pray for his swift recovery and strong health.

Precious teacherMay you swiftly recoverYour great good healthAnd continue your liberating instructionUntil the end of samsara.

_/\_

I fled Him, down the nights and down the days; I fled Him, down the arches of the years; I fled Him, down the labyrinthine ways, Of my own mind; and in the mist of tears, I hid from Him, and under running laughter. Up vistaed hopes I sped; And shot, precipitated, Adown Titanic glooms of chasmèd fears, From those strong Feet that followed, followed after. But with unhurrying chase, And unperturbèd pace, Deliberate speed, majestic instancy, They beat - and a Voice beat - More instant than the Feet - ‘All things betray thee, who betrayest Me.’

"Even if you practice only for an hour a day with faith and inspiration, good qualities will steadily increase. Regular practice makes it easy to transform your mind. From seeing only relative truth, you will eventually reach a profound certainty in the meaning of absolute truth."Kyabje Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche.

Rinpoche's infection is reducing, this is a good new!Doctors are also optimistic toward the right kidney issue.

Also this message was included:-

Rinpoche's Birthday coming

Soon it will be Rinpoche's birthday. The Namkhai family thought to ask the people of the community to send small video messages to Rinpoche. We will gather them and present to Rinpoche.To send them you can use free services of Dropbox or Yousendit.Send the file to info@shangshunginstitute.orgPlease join this nice initiative!

Today's evening webcast session from Merigar West will be transmitted at 18:00 ( Italian time GMT+1 ) this change was decided since Rinpoche will have a (planned) surgery on the kidney today at 15 (Brazil time GMT-2).

As stated, the surgery was already planned since his conditions are improving and it's aimed to further check Rinpoche's health and it will last two hours.

I would like to inform that Rinpoche today afternoon had surgery of the right kidney, laparoscopy of 1/3 of size (removed 1/3 of the kidney). All went fine and now He is in observation. The insertion of the stent for the aortic aneurisma is scheduled for next monday.

However we wait for more precise information in the next days.

All are doing very well, the staff of the hospital, the doctors, all we Dzogchen Community.

Love,Yeshi S. Namkhai

Please continue to include Chögyal Namkhai Norbu Rinpoche in prayers and dedications that he make a complete recovery and be returned to full health as soon as possible, thank you.

i would like to inform that Rinpoche received catheter-based procedure today later then scheduled and with general anesthesia, three stent were implanted and aneurysm cured. It was a complicate and long but completely successful. Tonight and tomorrow is in observation, his response is satisfactory and no complication is expected.

The staphylococcus infection has been treated, preventive medication continue (also colonies growth exam did not show latency).All medications are given intravenously, will continue also in home care (three times a day).

Rinpoche is resting after intense day, look fine and relaxed.

LoveYeshi S. Namkhai

How foolish you are, grasping the letter of the text and ignoring its intention! - Vasubandhu

i would like to inform that last exams of Rinpoche showed some blood compounds that were scheduled to be absorbed today (nothing serious), unfortunately He felt bad with bladder during the night and consistent blood was found in urine. Immediately was transferred in intensity care of hospital.

Rinpoche arrived in semi conscious state and received immediately blood transfusion, right now He is receiving the required treatments and later will continue diagnostics. All his doctors involved were immediately available and all are doing their best.

Today we will perform Mandarava practice in webcast from Merigar West at 4pm (Italy).

LoveYeshi S. Namkhai

Please continue to pray for the swift and full recovery of Chögyal Namkhai Norbu Rinpoche, thanks.

"Even if you practice only for an hour a day with faith and inspiration, good qualities will steadily increase. Regular practice makes it easy to transform your mind. From seeing only relative truth, you will eventually reach a profound certainty in the meaning of absolute truth."Kyabje Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche.